If you are appointed to be the Personal Representative, or PR, of the estate the first thing you should do is retain the services of an experienced New York estate planning attorney to provide you with advice and guidance throughout the probate process. It will also be beneficial, however, to have a basic understanding of duties and responsibilities of a PR as well as where to begin once you are appointed.
Topics covered in this report include:
- What Is the Personal Representative’s Job?
- What Is a Fiduciary?
- How is a Personal Representative Selected?
- What Are the Legal Requirements for Being a PR?
- What Are Letters of Administration?
- Will I Be Compensated for My Duties as the Personal Representative?
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Saul Kobrick is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New York and the Founding Partner of The Law Offices of Kobrick & Moccia. Mr. Kobrick is licensed to practice law in all courts of New York State, as well as in the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He is a member of the New York State, and Nassau County Bar Associations as well as a member of the American Academy Estate Planning Attorneys. Mr. Kobrick is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
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